St Catherine Day Care Center
2647 N 51ST ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-2306Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Oct 8, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child file reviewed did not have immunizations in the file
- Child Record - Health Exam Report251.04(6)(a)8.d.
The child health report in the child file reviewed was not signed or dated by a physician or other medical professional
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
No lead teacher supervising the class during outside play
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
Playground enclosure not complete. Parking gate open leaving significant gap in the enclosure
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
Standing, unsanitary water in bucket under water cooler accessible to children in class
- Medical Log Book251.07(6)(dm)1.
Medical log book pages not numbered as required by rule
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
No six month review of the medical log book documented
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
2/25/2025
Feb 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff person 3 did not have documentation of a completed orientation
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
No tracking sheets taken with children when they left the classroom for lunch
Oct 15, 202419 Findings19 Important
- Age Range Of Children251.04(1)(b)
The age range served by the center is up to 13 years old. Child 6 is over 13 years old.
- License Posted & Visible251.04(2)(k)
The child care license is not posted in an area of the center that is visible to the public.
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 7 does not have documentation of an immunization history in the child record.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
The center's attendance record was not accurate when on 10/15/24, 7 children were present at the center, however 8 child
- Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability251.05(2)(a)
The staff record for Staff F was unavailable for licensing review.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff D's file did not contain reasons for leaving previous positions.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, Staff C, and Staff D do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A, S
- Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked251.05(2)(a)6.
Staff who are working to meet staff to child ratios are not documenting which classroom they work in.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff B, Staff C, Staff D, and Staff E do not have documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma prior to
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C and Staff E do not have documentation of a certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B, Staff C, Staff D, and Staff E do not have documentation of biennial training on child abuse & neglect reporting
- Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training251.05(3)(f)3.
Staff A who is considered a lead teacher does not have the education qualifications as a lead teacher.
- Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications251.05(3)(g)2.
Staff E who has been employed as an assistant teacher for more than 6 months does not completed 2 credits in early child
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff B, Staff C, Staff D, and Staff E do not have documentation of a written orientation program (staff orientation che
- Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children251.055(1)(b)
On 10/15/24, no one qualified as a child care teacher was working with a group of 7 children.
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
The center's child tracking procedure was not followed when on 10/15/24, 7 children were present in the classroom, howev
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
There are several loose hanging cords on the walls in the classroom accessible to children as well as an extension cord
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There is a fan in the classroom that is covered in dust.
- Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment251.07(3)(i)
A bean bag toy was observed with tears in the surface making the surface not easily cleanable.
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